Liberty On the Line
by Liberty Communications
Liberty On the Line offers an insider view of global PR through the eyes of Liberty Communications. From our latest initiatives to conversations with those in the media, business and public relations, we bring the Liberty Way to your ears.A production of Liberty Audio Labs, our podcast division.
Episodes
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Episode 25 – Harnessing Community to Build Successful Tech Hubs
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when the right people find each other, share ideas, and build momentum together. For the latest Liberty on the Line episode, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson is joined by Ben Shorrock, CEO of TechSPARK, and Joyann Boyce, Deep Tech Community Manager at...
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Episode 24 – The Future of Journalism: AI, Trust, and the Next Generation
Changing audience habits, AI disruption, and economic pressure are forcing newsrooms to rethink how they create, distribute, and sustain quality journalism. In this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson is joined by Naomi Owusu, Co-Founder and CEO of Tickaroo, and Andrew…
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Episode 23 - Cutting Through Tech Fatigue
Breaking into a new market is never easy—especially when it’s the crowded, fast-moving world of media tech. In this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty’s Jen Hibberd speaks with Andrew Webb, founder of Connectopia and the Emerging Tech Network, about what it really takes for technology...
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Episode 22 - The Power of Branding
Branding isn’t just a logo—it’s a foundational business tool that can make or break a company’s long-term success. In this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson sits down with seasoned B2B marketing consultant Mark Allatt to explore how startups and scaling companies can…
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Episode 21 - A Look at the Landscape of Freelance Journalism
The rise of freelance journalism is reshaping the media landscape—bringing both opportunity and uncertainty to those on the front lines of tech reporting. In this special episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty’s James Meredith sits down with two veteran tech journalists to unpack the realities…
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Episode 20 - SIM Conference Sneak Peek with António Dias Martins
For episode #20 of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson sits down with António Dias Martins, Executive Director at Startup Portugal, to explore Portugal’s soaring startup scene and what’s in store at the upcoming SIM Conference in Porto. In this episode: Why SIM Conference is fast...
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Episode 19 - A Conversation on International Women's Day
Liberty is proud to be a woman-owned business, and each year, we dedicate a podcast episode to celebrating the impact of the International Women's Day movement, observed on March 8th. In this special episode of Liberty on the Line, Director James Meredith sits down with Deborah Gray, Founder and...
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Episode 18 - What to Know Before Visiting MWC 2025
As Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off, excitement is in the air in Barcelona. For Episode 18 of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson sits down with Imma Folch Lázaro, CEO and Founder of LF Channel, a Spanish PR agency based in Barcelona which was founded in 1996 and has attending…
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Episode 17 - DeepSeek and the Evolving AI Landscape
The arrival of DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, shaken global markets, and ignited debates across the tech world. In Episode 17 of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson sits down with two leading media experts to explore the seismic impact of this AI…
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Episode 16 - Understanding the APAC Comms Landscape (Part 2)
The communications and PR landscape in APAC is a captivating yet complex maze for outsiders. In part two of Liberty on the Line's spotlight on the region, Liberty's Director, James Meredith, takes a closer look at India and Southeast Asia with Nolan Ovinis, Director and Senior...
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Episode 15 - Understanding the APAC Comms Landscape (Part 1)
The communications and PR landscape in APAC is a labyrinth—intriguing, dynamic, and daunting for outsiders. So what are the practices that makes this region so unique in the global comms arena? In episode #15 of Liberty on the Line, Liberty's Director, James Meredith, dives deep into...
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Episode 14 - The Art of Speechwriting
With the rise of ChatGPT and shorter, punchier social media writing, what's to become of the craft of speech writing, and longer form creative and business writing? For episode #14 of Liberty on the Line, Liberty's Rick Judge, Account Director, speaks with Mintaro Oba, Chief Speechwriter to…
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Episode 13 - The State of African Telecoms
What's the current state of play for the telecoms industry in Africa, and what does the future hold? For episode #13 of Liberty on the Line, Liberty's James Meredith, Director, hosts a conversation with a panel of experts to discuss Africa's diverse telecoms landscape, the promise it holds…
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Episode 12 - International Women's Day
Liberty is proud to be a woman-owned business, so with International Women's Day upon us, Liberty US VP Janel Steinberg catches up with a panel of prominent women in tech, PR and journalism to discuss the progress that's been made and challenges faced by women in the industry. Guests for this...
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Episode 11 - Head of External Relations James Meredith on Six Years Working at Liberty
For this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson chats with James Meredith, Head of External Relations at Liberty, on his six year work anniversary and the lessons learned along his career path and PR journey.
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Episode 10 - Account Director Rick Judge on Six Years Working at Liberty
For this episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson talks with US Account Director Rick Judge on his six year anniversary with Liberty and the lessons he's learned along his PR journey.
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Episode 9 - Looking Back at 25 Years in PR, Tech and Journalism
As Liberty celebrates its 25th anniversary, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson talks about the last 25 years in PR, tech and journalism with a panel of guests, including Liberty's founder Dee Gibbs. Other guests include: Andrew Darling, Managing Director at West Pier Ventures Anne Morris,...
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Episode 8 - Previewing MWC 2023
As the telecoms world descends on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress (MWC), Liberty CEO Elena Davidson catches up with an expert panel to preview MWC 2023, what to expect this year and share some tips for the show. Guests for this episode: Charlotte Patrick, an independent analyst specializing…
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Episode 7 - Exploring a Career in PR
With results day in the UK upon us and students returning to school in the US and UK, many young people are planning the next phase of their academic and career journeys. For episode #7 of Liberty On the Line, we look at the various potential routes to exploring a career in the PR industry.…
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Episode 6 - Talking the State of PR and Media with Journalist Scott Bicheno
As we wrap up 2021, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson catches up with Scott Bicheno, Editorial Director at Telecoms.com, to talk about the state of play of the media, the art of podcasting, PR best practices, and the latest communications trends. Scott also hosts The Telecoms.com Podcast along with…
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Episode 5 - An Inside Look at Influencers
Influencer relations is the wild west of marketing, a seemingly complex and ever-changing industry that's growing wildly. For episode #5, Liberty On the Line opens the curtain on the process behind influence and how companies can approach building authentic relationships with influencers and…
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Episode 4 - The Future of Events
When we think about the industries most impacted by the pandemic, events are right near the top of the list. For episode #4, Liberty On the Line looks at how this time has challenged even the most seasoned event organizers and those closely involved, how they were able to pivot and thrive, and...
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Episode 3 - Liberty's 23rd Anniversary
As Liberty celebrates 23 years of business, Liberty On the Line looks back at some of our biggest successes, how the PR industry has changed over that time, and offers some predictions on the future of the industry. Joining Liberty's CEO Elena Davidson and founder Dee Gibbs are B2M Solution's CRO...
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Episode 2 - A Message From Liberty on International Women's Day
Here at Liberty, we take every day as an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful women who make our team so special. However, in honour of this year’s theme, #ChooseToChallenge, we wanted to take International Women’s Day as an opportunity to think about the challenges women are still facing, too....
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Episode 1 - The Liberty Academy
For our inaugural episode of Liberty On the Line, we discuss some in-depth research Liberty conducted in partnership with Opinium on the impact COVID-19 is having on the career aspirations of Gen Z and Millennials. We are joined by Grace Tulip from Opinium Research; Ingrid Duffin at Queen Mary...
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Liberty On the Line offers an insider view of global PR through the eyes of Liberty Communications. From our latest initiatives to conversations with those in the media, business and public relations, we bring the Liberty Way to your ears.A production of Liberty Audio Labs, our podcast division.
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